Principal or Associate Environmental Impact Assessment Consultant

Randstad Cpe London; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Environmental Impact Assessment Consultant to lead and deliver complex EIAs. The ideal candidate has a strong background in project management and UK EIA legislation, coupled with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. This role offers competitive salary, flexible hybrid working options, and opportunities for career progression within a nationally recognized team.

Benefits

Competitive salary + excellent benefits package

Flexible, hybrid working model

Career progression opportunities

Continuous professional development

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of UK EIA legislation and planning process.
• Experience in delivering EIAs on major infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to build rapport with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination and delivery of EIAs and environmental assessments.
• Manage environmental teams for timely delivery.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to build relationships.
• Support development of junior staff through mentoring.
• Manage project programmes, budgets and commercial performance.

Skills

Environmental legislation knowledge

Project management

Communication skills

Team management

Stakeholder engagement

Bid writing

Education

Degree or Master's in environmental or science discipline

Job description

Principal or Associate Environmental Impact Assessment Consultant
Location: Birmingham
Salary: Broad Salary Range dependant on experience.
Job Type: Permanent | Full-time
Industry: Environmental Consultancy | Infrastructure | Renewables
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The role
This is a great opportunity for a talented Environmental Consultant or EIA specialist to join a collaborative, high-performing team delivering some of the most complex and sustainable infrastructure projects in the UK.

You'll lead the delivery of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) across a diverse project portfolio, manage multi-disciplinary teams, and play a key role in both project delivery and business development.

Whether you're based in Bristol, Birmingham, or the wider South West & South Wales region, you'll be joining a practice that offers real career progression, top-tier mentorship, and a shared commitment to positive environmental outcomes.

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Your responsibilities as an EIA Consultant
- Lead on the coordination and delivery of EIAs, options appraisals and environmental assessments
- Manage environmental teams, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery
- Oversee project programmes, budgets and commercial performance
- Advise and influence on environmental design to secure optimal outcomes
- Support the development of junior staff through mentoring and guidance
- Engage with clients and stakeholders to build strong, lasting relationships
- Lead or contribute to bid writing and business development initiatives
- Keep on top of CPD and remain at the forefront of evolving legislation

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What they're looking for from an EIA Consultant
- A degree (or Master's) in an environmental or science discipline
- Experience in delivering EIAs on major infrastructure projects
- Strong working knowledge of UK EIA legislation and planning process
- Confident project manager with a background in multi-disciplinary delivery
- Excellent communication skills - written, verbal and presentation
- Proven ability to build rapport with clients and stakeholders
- Ideally chartered (or working toward chartership)
- Passionate about sustainability and creating long-term environmental value

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What's in it for you as an EIA Consultant
- Competitive salary + excellent benefits package
- Flexible, hybrid working model
- Career progression in a nationally recognised environment team
- Continuous professional development and strong mentorship
- Access to major national and international projects
- Inclusion in one of LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies to Work For
- A culture that values ED&I, sustainability, and social impact

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Apply now
If you're ready to take the next step in your environmental career and want to join a company that's shaping the infrastructure of tomorrow, we want to hear from you.
Apply today or reach out for a confidential chat.

Required Qualifications

• None